The Chilean has matched a Gunners hero…
Alexis Sanchez has made a great start to his Arsenal career, almost turning them in to a one man team in his first few months at the club. The 25-year-old has made sure that the club is still in the mix for the top four despite the rest of the team playing poorly.
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Here are the starts six players have made at the North London club in terms of goals in the Premier League. Where do you think the Chilean comes in?
6) Thierry Henry, one goal in first 13 games
The Frenchman began his Arsenal career as a left winger, and as such had a slow start as a goalscorer.
=4) Dennis Bergkamp, four goals in first 13 games
The Dutchman is one of the best players to have ever played for the Gunners. He made a quick start in the Premier League.
=4) Olivier Giroud, four goals in first 13 games
The current Gunners striker is better known for his hold up play and bringing others in to attacks than his goalscoring.
3) Andrey Arshavin, six goals in first 13 games
It is sometimes forgotten, but the Russian actually made a great start in North London. It was later that he hit some poor form that he was never able to get out of.
=1) Ian Wright, nine goals in first 13 games
The legend started as he meant to go on at then home ground Highbury.
=1) Alexis Sanchez, nine goals in 13 games
The Chilean has beaten some illustrious competition here to equal Ian Wright, a brilliant beginning for the winger.